First Choice Power Celebrates Earth Day With "Green Out," Sweepstakes and Social Media Movement

IRVING, Texas, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Earth Day, First Choice Power will have a "Green Out" to ensure that the total energy usage of all its customers for one day will be offset with electricity generated from renewable sources in Texas. Throughout the month, First Choice Power also will be incenting customers to make energy-efficient changes in the home.

"First Choice Power believes in the importance of controlling energy consumption in our homes and increasing the demand for energy produced through renewable sources every day," said Brian Hayduk, president of First Choice Power. "Earth Day is an opportunity to remind customers and potential customers the many ways they can participate and join us in the celebration through their energy plans, homes and social networks."

Visitors to First Choice Power's Facebook page can make the "Green Out" last all year long by taking the Earth Day Pledge. When customers pledge to use energy-efficient practices in their homes, First Choice Power will ensure that their total energy used through the remainder of 2011 will be offset with electricity generated from renewable resources. Users also can add a Facebook badge to their personal page to show their support for sustainable energy.

First Choice Power is also celebrating Earth Day with the following initiatives:

First Choice Power is an energy company committed to identifying what is most important to our customers and putting their needs first. Texas business and residential customers can depend on First Choice Power for competitive pricing and excellent customer service. First Choice Power is committed to giving back to the communities it serves through its Food First ™ hunger initiative, Reduce Your Use Grants™, recycling efforts and supporting employees' community engagement. Learn more at www.FirstChoicePower.com. Keep up to date on the latest energy news and join the conversation by following us on Twitter @firstchoicepwr, Facebook facebook.com/FirstChoicePower or The Current blog, www.FirstChoicePower.com/blog.